'New England' Contemporary Garden, Berkhamstead Hertfordshire

This contemporary travertine courtyard was created for our American clients in the style of 'New England'. A well-designed outdoor entertaining space, the courtyard was divided into a champagne reception area, dining area and relaxing lounge area. Attention to detail was a prerequisite of this design and is shown right down to colour matching the bespoke built fence with the paint used for the orangery. Standard Olives were under-planted with Tulips for Spring, Salvia Caradonna for Summer and White Nerines for late Summer/Autumn. The unique construction of the retaining walls, built using gabion cages, 2.5m higher than the adjacent public footpath, made this project possible. Cube 1994 provided a full landscape design, build and maintenance service.